What could be more breathtaking than a gorgeous diamond necklace? Perhaps a bracelet studded in emeralds? A tiara that is only one of five in the entire world?

Founded by Edward III in 1348, The Order of the Garter is the most senior and the oldest British Order of Chivalry. The origin of the emblem of the Order, a blue garter, is not known exactly. Legend has it that it was inspired by an incident which took place when the King was dancing [...]

Royal ceremonies are unique and beautiful.

The royal homes are large, beautiful buildings that are national treasures.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been queen for over 50 years!
Reign: 1952-present
Christened: Elizabeth Alexandra Mary
The Queen was born in London on April 21, 1926. She was the first child for Prince Albert, the Duke of York, and his wife Elizabeth. Five weeks after her birth the baby Princess was christened with the beautiful name [...]

The members of the Royal family are usually in the public eye. Some of them have large roles to play, some have small roles. Here are the most well-known royals seen in the news:
Princes William and Harry
Prince Charles and The Duchess of Cornwall
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie
Zara Phillips
You all know these famous faces, but what [...]

Christmas

Christmas is a time for singing carols, pulling crackers, and decorating the house with holly, ivy, and mistletoe. Minced pies and boiling puddings are scents that embody the Christmas spirit in the United Kingdom.
The jolly man in red who brings toys to children is called Father Christmas in the British Isles. In the United States, [...]

Who is a Briton?
A Briton is someone who is a native or inhabitant of Great Britain. Here is a list of some of the most famous people from the island:
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (March 6, 1806 – June 29, 1861) was one of the most prominent poets of the Victorian era. She was the wife of [...]